Antique Arts & Crafts Writing Desk disco Original advertising described the lamp

Original advertising described the lamp as a "Portable Combination Instrument" producing "controlled projected rays of cool sunshine

This saddle likely originates from the time period in American culture where Egyptian revival was most prevalent

This piece of Chicagos industrial history measures 36" by 24"

Interior: 50

Antique Arts & Crafts Writing Desk disco Original advertising described the lampOak arts & crafts style writing desk with two drawers. This traditional desk was part of the movement that came from a desire to shift away from ornate, low quality, and overly industrialized furniture in favor of pieces more practical and made with sound construction. Of note is the lack of embellishment in regards to style, here exchanged for sturdy construction and an emphasis on utility. "No frills" is a term best served to describe pieces like